Trump Demands Immediate Action to Contain Massive Potomac River Sewage Spill

President Donald Trump has demanded that officials in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. take immediate action to address a massive sewage spill contaminating the Potomac River, placing significant pressure on local authorities as environmental cleanup efforts continue.

In a recent Truth Social post, Trump instructed state and local leaders that they “must get to work, IMMEDIATELY,” and suggested that if they were unable to address the crisis, they should “call me and ask, politely, to get it fixed.” He also asserted that “the Federal Government is not at all involved with what has taken place, but we can fix it,” warning that the situation — which he labeled a “Radical Left caused Environmental Hazard” — would only worsen.

The spill began on January 19 when a 72-inch sewer line known as the Potomac Interceptor collapsed near Clara Barton Parkway in Montgomery County, Maryland. This incident has released an estimated 243 million gallons of raw sewage into the river, described by local environmental groups as one of the largest in U.S. history. Local authorities report that repair work could take months to complete.

Trump further blamed Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., for the spill and called on the region’s governors and the capital’s mayor to act swiftly. He also referenced the ongoing federal government funding impasse, stating that even if federal assistance were sought, it would require “true Patriots” because many workers are not fulfilling their duties.

Public health officials have issued warnings advising people and pets to avoid contact with contaminated water, and recreational activities including fishing, swimming, and boating have been restricted in affected areas due to elevated bacteria levels.